Postcode SE28 8LY is located in a major urban area, within the Thamesmead Moorings ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the West Thamesmead area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Thamesmead is £68,969 per year. The nearest station is Barking Riverside, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Crossway Park.
West Thamesmead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,905 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
West Thamesmead has a high crime rate, with approximately 88 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Thamesmead is £68,969 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE28 8LY.
West Thamesmead near SE28 8LY has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barking Riverside located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Barking Riverside | Overground | Walking directions to Barking Riverside |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Crossway Park | Large | Walking directions to Crossway Park |
| 0.1 mi | Manorway Green | Small | Walking directions to Manorway Green |
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £416 per square foot) in Thamesmead Moorings area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £520,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £500,000 | £494 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £385,000 | £516 |
| Terraced | 37 | £365,000 | £431 |
| Flats | 11 | £250,000 | £394 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £321,000 | £216,000 | £322,500 | £280,000 |
| 2017 | £345,500 | £200,000 | £330,000 | £300,000 |
| 2018 | £340,000 | £228,500 | £280,000 | £287,500 |
| 2019 | £295,000 | £221,500 | £357,000 | £297,500 |
| 2020 | £401,000 | £217,500 | £315,000 | £301,000 |
| 2021 | £440,000 | £220,000 | £325,000 | £310,000 |
| 2022 | £415,000 | £247,000 | £347,500 | £385,000 |
| 2023 | — | £232,500 | £410,000 | £365,000 |
| 2024 | £530,000 | £250,000 | £407,500 | £360,000 |
| 2025 | £495,000 | £255,000 | £385,000 | £360,000 |
| 2026 | £500,000 | £255,000 | — | £370,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £452 | £352 | £397 | £398 |
| 2017 | £436 | £274 | £410 | £334 |
| 2018 | £371 | £365 | £292 | £410 |
| 2019 | £326 | £291 | £395 | £360 |
| 2020 | £410 | £333 | £441 | £401 |
| 2021 | £502 | £338 | £419 | £398 |
| 2022 | £531 | £337 | £557 | £459 |
| 2023 | — | £375 | £518 | £480 |
| 2024 | £524 | £400 | £465 | £456 |
| 2025 | £613 | £385 | £516 | £428 |
| 2026 | £494 | £428 | — | £404 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE28 8LY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2025 | 52, Rollesby Way, London, SE28 8LR | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 35, Manor Close, London, SE28 8EY | Flats | Leasehold | £172,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 2, Greenhaven Drive, London, SE28 8FR | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 14, Greenhaven Drive, London, SE28 8FR | Detached | Freehold | £595,000 | |
| 14 May 2026 | 30, Grange Crescent, London, SE28 8EX | Terraced | Freehold | £375,000 |
In the SE28 8LY postcode area, located within West Thamesmead, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE28 8LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier Gogi's Supermarket | Applegarth Road, Greenwich, SE28 8BG | Walking directions to Premier Gogi's Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE28 8LY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Averil Ann Lekau
Thamesmead Moorings - Elected 7 May 2026
Femi Solola
Thamesmead Moorings - Elected 7 May 2026
Abena Oppong-Asare
Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE28 8LY records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around SE28 8LY in West Thamesmead is £360,000 (about £416 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to SE28 8LY, including Castilion Primary School (Requires improvement), Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School (Good) and Linton Mead Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE28 8LY is Barking Riverside in TfL zone 4, about 1,093 m away, serving the Overground line.
SE28 8LY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,905 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering SE28 8LY is Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Averil Ann Lekau (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Femi Solola (Labour and Co-operative Party).